Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (2022)
Anime series · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo
ComedyRomanceSlice of Life
Doga Kobo's "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie" is a romantic comedy and slice-of-life series centered on high school sweethearts. Clumsy Izumi's girlfriend, Shikimori, is typically adorable and kind, but she reveals a surprisingly cool and protective side whenever he faces misfortune. The show follows their everyday lives and interactions with friends.
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The story
The anime series Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (2022), produced by studio Doga Kobo, explores the relationship between high school students Izumi and Shikimori. Izumi is a perpetually unlucky individual, frequently finding himself in minor predicaments. His girlfriend, Shikimori, is generally perceived as sweet, pretty, and affectionate, always displaying a cheerful demeanor when with him.
However, Shikimori possesses a hidden, protective facet to her personality. Whenever Izumi encounters trouble or misfortune, she undergoes a remarkable transformation, revealing a surprisingly cool and capable side that allows her to safeguard him. The narrative follows their daily experiences, highlighting the interplay between Izumi's bad luck and Shikimori's dual nature, alongside the dynamics of their friendships within a school setting.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Doga Kobo
- Character design
- Ai Kikuchi
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
- Voice
- Shuuichirou Umeda as Yuuki Izumi
- Voice
- Saori Oonishi as Miyako Shikimori
Where to watch Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
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Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie colour palette
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Where Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie happens
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Questions about Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
Who made Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie?
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (2022) was animated by Doga Kobo.
Where can I watch Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie?
Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, YouTube list Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie?
Fans most often recommend Horimiya, Tonikawa: Over The Moon For You, Witch Craft Works, My Dress-Up Darling. In look: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, The Helpful Fox Senko-san, My Senpai is Annoying.
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